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Yes, true it does. Everywhere else in Orre looks like adesert (with thexception of Phenac City, but that's surrounded by desert) basically, Orre is one great desert, with a forest surrounding the HQ Lab and Kaminko's Lab.

Orre is supposed to be a desert. That is the reason why there is not much wild pokemon. ^_^ If you haven't noticed from somewhere... Or even part desert as the port and lab are not deserts but the rest is.

Rich and his Pokémon had had a good night's rest, and the day after training with Gonzap, they were ready to go for the Snagem Colosseum challenge again. With Anabel in his heart and battles on his mind, Rich marched through the Colosseum's front door and right up to the registration counter.

"Hello! Welcome to Snagem......Mr. Mistbloom? Why are you here?"

"I want to enter again."

"I'm afraid I cannot allow that. If you faced Juggernaut again, he'd likely kill your Pokémon for your bothering him. This is for the good of your Pokémon, sir, get out of here while you still can."

Rich slammed his hand down on the desk.

"I'm entering again, and that's that! I made a promise that I would win here for my beloved wife, and over my dead body will some musclehead like Juggernaut stop me!"

"I am very sorry, Mr. Mistbloom. If I allowed you to enter and anything happened to your Pokémon, Snagem Colosseum would lose its license to operate. Please, just lea----"

"Stop! Let him in."

Gonzap, with Biden and Wakin in tow, had entered behind Rich.

"M-Mister Gonzap, sir!"

"Wakin, you and Biden go off and get ready for your battles. I can deal with this."

Wakin and Biden nodded, then jumped over the rail and entered the Colosseum.

"What is this about not letting Rich enter?"

"Mister Gonzap, sir, I know what Juggernaut's capable of. If he faces Rich again, he will become angry and may kill Rich's Pokémon. And if that happened, we'd lose our license to operate."

"That's not going to happen. Rich lost the last time because his mind wasn't focused. This time, I can vouch that he's one hundred and ten percent ready for Juggernaut. Let him in."

Espeon's eyes glowed as it used psychic power to lift Milotic into the air and crash it down. Milotic was hit fairly hard.

"Use another Surf!"

Milotic crashed another wave down on Joseph's team, this time hitting both of the Pokémon with equal force.

"Use Crunch to finish Espeon off, Tyranitar!"

The large green Pokémon rushed forward and crunched on Espeon with its sharp fangs. Indeed, this was the blow that defeated Espeon.

"This is turning out even worse than last time. Espeon, return! It's all up to you now, so go Alumineon!"

Joseph's final Pokémon was Alumineon, a Steel type that looked like an Espeon with iron armor. Even though Rich already knew what it was (Anabel's father, Ein, was the one who created it) he scanned it with the P*DA anyway.

"Alumineon, the steel plate Pokémon. Evolves from Eevee under the influence of a Metal Coat. Alumineon are rarely seen in the wild, and few trainers own them. Though their bodies are mostly comprised of metal, they have powerful abilities with electricity as well. This species hunts by shocking and stunning its prey with electricity, so it is easier to capture."

Once again great chapter! I got too caught in to review, sorry...
Also this evo must be a made-up 'caus none of Rich's pokémon can evolve.
Just so you know I may keep my Battle Frontier idea but I won't releace it for a while. Oh and Juggernaut's Spoiler:- :

Sorry for not reviewing earlier! My internet was down all of yesterday, so I couldn't really do anything... But on another note, great Chapters! I enjoyed the little morale booster that Gonzap provides, and I can't wait to see how this challenge turns out... hope the Juggernaut doesn't go berserk on Rich's Pokemon this time. But he's got all of Team Snagem cheering for him now, which should be a nice thing to have on his side. Glad to see the return of Alumineon, too! Spoiler:- A spoiler:

And the new evolution should be interesting...

Until we meet again...

The Legacy Continues

A story of events in the world of Pokémon, long after Ash Ketchum has retired from the scene. His young child, determined to surpass even her father's incredible achievements, has a long and fantastic journey ahead of her... even as forces greater than any known before conspire to arrange their own ends behind the scenes.

Gonzap always struck me as a nice guy hiding under an evil facade. In Colosseum, especially once you play XD, it's easy to see that he's really just working under Cipher's heel---he just seems more evil in Colosseum because he has a personal score to settle with Wes. In XD, he IS a good guy even though his goons steal the Snag Machine; after all, he does give it back, and he does help you break into the Cipher Key Lair.

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Gonzap always struck me as a nice guy hiding under an evil facade. In Colosseum, especially once you play XD, it's easy to see that he's really just working under Cipher's heel---he just seems more evil in Colosseum because he has a personal score to settle with Wes. In XD, he IS a good guy even though his goons steal the Snag Machine; after all, he does give it back, and he does help you break into the Cipher Key Lair.

I agree 120%.

-EDIT-And if you say that the evolution is one of Rich's then it has to be... Spoiler:- None other than...:

Smeargle spun its tail around like a whip, then tackled Milotic with incredible speed. Much to Biden's surprise, however, it didn't seem to do much.

"What? That attack's stronger than that!"

"You've forgotten, Milotic's Marvel Scale power. It's poisoned, so its ability to withstand physical blows becomes much higher. Now show him what we're capable of, Salamence! Use Bric-----"

Salamence suddenly flew up into the air---disobeying Rich by not using Brick Break---glowed bright green, then dive-bombed Smeargle with supersonic speed. This mystery attack did catastrophic damage to Smeargle and knocked it out, but Salamence seemed tired as it landed.

"What was......what just happened?"

"Return, Smeargle! Clearly your Salamence just learned a new attack, but that's not like anything I've seen before!"

Rich opened his P*DA, hoping to find the answer.

"Meteoric Swarm, an attack of the Dragon type. Allows an extremely powerful, full strength attack, but tires out the user after use."

Something was different this time. Rich didn't take his usual bow---he simply walked out of the arena and back to the waiting room.

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As soon as he got back to the waiting room, Rich went right to the videophone and dialed a number. Nurse Joy soon appeared on the screen.

"Nurse Joy, Phenac Pokémon Center."

"Nurse Joy, it's Rich."

"Oh, hi Rich! I'm glad you called, actually. Anabel's alright, we ran all the tests on her and things are just fine. Some of the results surprised us, but I'm sure you'll find out yourself. So what did you call about?"

"I just wanted to see her, see if I could talk to her."

"Let me check.......hmmm......yes, we can do that."

After a moment, Anabel appeared on the screen. She was still in the hospital bed but looked much more lively than when Rich had left.

"Rich! I'm so happy to see you!"

"I'm happy to see you, too. How are you feeling?"

"I've never felt better. Nurse Joy sure worked wonders, that's for sure, but noone's worked more wonders on me than you."

"Heheheh. I've been told I have that effect on people."

"So will I be able to see you again soon?"

"Hopefully. I lost my first match against Juggernaut, but I'm about to face him again. I'm going to win this time, for you......"

"Good. Good luck, and remember that I love you always...."

"You too......"

Rich hung up, and the image vanished. Right at that moment, the attendant returned.

"Mr. Mistbloom, before I take you to face Juggernaut, I must say you are the bravest trainer I've ever seen. Are you prepared to face his strength again?"

"I'm more ready than ever. Bring him on!"

Rich followed the attendant to the fateful match......

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"Ladies and gentlemen, the final match is at hand! Now entering the arena for his grudge match with the champ......from Phenac City, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIICH!!!!!"

A cloud of dust exploded in front of the left-hand gate and Rich confidently entered.

"And now........the champ! His crushing power destroyed Rich last time, but how will fate turn in this match? We're about to find out! Here he comes! The one......the only.......JUGGERNAUT!!!!!!"

The right hand gate exploded in a cloud of dust, and out from the cloud stepped Juggernaut---muscular and clad in his red armor as always.

"Thank you! I guess this little kid doesn't remember who I am!"

"I'm not a little kid, and I remember you. And I will take you down this time!"

"Hahahahah! You, take ME down? Don't you know who I am? You must not remember who I am. I'm the Juggernaut!"

"I said I remembered you. Now prepare to lose!"

"Enough of your smarting off to me! I'm going to crush you with my Pokémon, because I'm the freakin' Juggernaut, b*tch!"

[Juggernaut steps forward, beats his chest, and roars loudly. He then sends out Poliwrath and a black-and-red Pokémon that resembles a Sneasel]

"What's that?! I don't think I've ever seen that!"

Rich scanned the mystery Pokémon with the P*DA.

"Weavile, the sharp claw Pokémon. Type is Dark/Ice. Evolved from Sneasel. Weavile live in packs in caves on snowy, remote peaks. They are vicious in hunting for food, their diet mainly comprised of arctic fish and birds. They were first bred in captivity by a mountain climber who caught one while climbing the world's tallest peak."

Scizor flapped its wings, sending shiny powder all over Ludicolo---a super-effective hit that nearly defeated the Grass and Water type.

"Enough of these games. You're being ruined NOW! Milotic, use Hydro Pump on the ground right in front of Scizor!"

Milotic blasted a jet of water that hit the ground right in front of Scizor. The attack split when it hit the floor---some of it hit Scizor, but the rest smashed right into Juggernaut's face and knocked his helmet off. A familiar pair of jagged eyebrows and a jagged moustache appeared from underneath it.

"Oh no! My head!"

"GONZAP?!?! Juggernaut is Gonzap?!?!"

"Hohoho, you exposed me! Now that I'm no longer the Juggernaut b*tch, we can fight to the bitter end as equals! Let's do it, worthy foe!"

"Indeed. Ludicolo, Fire Punch!"

Ludicolo's fists now burned with fire, then it hit Scizor with a catastrophically powerful knockout blow.

"Scizor, return! Skarmory, let's do this right! Drill Peck!"

Skarmory flew up into the air and dive-bombed Ludicolo in a corkscrewing motion, knocking it out.

"Return, Ludicolo. Now just my first Pokémon against your first Pokémon. Milotic, Hydro Pump!"

Milotic fired another jet of water at Skarmory, but the attack missed.

"Hohohohoho.......Swords Dance!"

Skarmory flapped its wings rapidly and glowed as it powered up.

"Try another Hydro Pump!"

Rich's Milotic fired another Hydro Pump, but once again it missed.

"Wahahaha! I'm sorry to do this, since your cutie wife is rooting for you and all, but this is still a competition! Skarmory, use Hyper Beam to end this!"

Skarmory focused, then launched an even more massive Hyper Beam from its mouth at Milotic. It hit and exploded, and when the dust cleared Milotic was lying on the ground moaning.

"Miiiiiii......loooooo.......ololo...."

"NO! Milotic!"

Rich rushed to his falled friend and held its head in his arms.

"Oh, Milotic....I'm sorry....."

Gonzap, meanwhile, was proud of his performance.

"There's a reason I was the Juggernaut b*tch, people! Now you see that I am the strongest trainer in Eclo Cany---"

Suddenly, a bright light filled the arena.

"Huh? Rich, what's going on?"

"I don't know! The light is coming from Milotic!"

Rich stepped back as Milotic got back up and began to grow. It grew about four feet longer, and when the light faded, its whole body was a rich golden color with its tail fin having a mirror-like shine.

"Melllooooooo! Melllodiiiiiiic!"

"Milo.....Milotic?!! What the?!"

Rich, not knowing what to do, scanned the creature with the P*DA.

"Melodic, the harmony Pokémon. Evolves from Milotic when Milotic is truly attached to its trainer. When their evolution is imminent, Milotic use their attacks to burrow from the deep lakes they live in to the open ocean where they evolve into Melodic. Melodic live in the deepest areas of the ocean and in coral reefs. They are extremely docile in the wild, but are known to attack those that pollute the ocean and destroy their coral reef homes."

"Melodic....you evolved for me and Anabel, didn't you? I understand......hey, Gonzap, it ain't over yet! Melodic, show him your power! HYDRO PUMP!"

"I can't believe it! Not only did he unmask Juggernaut, Rich has defeated him as well! The winner and new champion of Snagem Colosseum.....Rich Mistbloom of Phenac City! Congratulations!"

The crowd drowned Rich in applause, and he reveled in it. Even Gonzap, his fallen opponent, was giving him the props he had earned in a hard-fought battle.

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After the challenge ended, Rich was back at the front gate talking with the receptionist.

"You are skilled, Mr. Mistbloom. I never expected you to take down Juggenaut."

"Well, I did. It was tough, but I did it. Now do I get my emblem?"

Gonzap approached Rich.

"Well done, Rich. You have proven yourself more than worthy in my eyes. Not only will I give you the Snagem Emblem...." Gonzap handed Rich the gold disc with Snagem's logo carved into it. ".....I will also appoint you Deputy Head of Team Snagem. Any time you're around Eclo Canyon, drop in. We'd be happy to train with you any time."

"Thank you for everything, Gonzap. And especially for one hell of a battle."

They embraced for what seemed like forever. Nurse Joy had to practically pull them apart.

"Is she alright? Can she leave?"

"Everything's one hundred percent a-ok. You two can leave whenever you're ready."

"Tell me about Snagem Colosseum, Rich."

"Okay. Juggernaut was really tough, and like I said I lost the first time I faced him. I went to train and got to work with Team Snagem's leader, Gonzap, then I made another Colosseum challenge. That was when I unmasked and defeated Juggernaut."

"Who was it?"

"It was Gonzap in a disguise. I won, and he gave me the emblem. Not only that, but we have a new friend as well."

Rich popped open a Poké Ball, and Melodic appeared.

"This is Melodic. It evolved from my Milotic at the decisive moment of the final battle toi help me win for you."

"Hello, Melodic."

Rich recalled Melodic and helped Anabel up.

"You two look so cute together. Say, Anabel, tell him my idea."

"Oh yeah. Nurse Joy suggested we go to Sorbera Island next. It's a lovely place southwest of Gateon Port, where we can catch the ferry. It's said to have this amazingly romantic feel to it, in addition to having a Colosseum. I think it's where we should go now, with everything that's happening in our lives and all."

"Sounds good to me. Thank you for all your help, Joy, and do thank Justy next time you see him. We're off."

And so, Rich managed to take down the infamous Juggernaut--who was none other than his training partner, Gonzap! Now with the Snagem Emblem and an even closer friend in Melodic, Rich and Anabel head off to the lovers' paradise, Sorbera Island. What awaits them there? Stay tuned!

END of CHAPTER SEVEN

Last edited by The Great Butler; 29th May 2006 at 4:06 AM.

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Great chapter Great Butler! The second battle between Rich and the Juggernaut (or Gonzap for that matter) was really intense. Also, not one, two, but three things happen in this chapter-Salamance had learned Metoric Swarm, Manyula (or Weavile) made its apperance, and also a new evolution to Milotic! Oh, before I go:

"Enough of your smarting off to me! I'm going to crush you with my Pokémon, because I'm the freakin' Juggernaut, b*tch!"

Nice end to a chapter. I like the battle, and the Juggernaut sayin b**** was hilarious. I just saw X-Men 3 on Friday, and it reminded me soo much of that Juaggernaut. And on a further note...I was right about the evolution! and half right about the Juggernaut. A real shocking appearance would have been if Gorigan was the Juggernaut though. I can see him mouthin all the time XD